David Morse and Ryan Hurst Step Into WGN’s Outsiders Season Two by Brad Balfour Just like its name suggests, the WGN’s series Outsiders is definitely something that engenders risk; it, so to speak, sits “outside” of expectations. Think about it: a weird community in the hollers of Kentucky resists efforts to corral an extended family … Continue reading
Kris Kristofferson – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – January 25, 2017 Songwriter. Movie star. Outlaw. Rhodes Scholar. Addict. Singer. Soldier. Character actor. Sex symbol. Penitent. Athlete. Storyteller. Poet. Party Animal. Silver-Tongued Devil. Military brat. Rebel. Highwayman. Janitor. Half of a celebrity couple. Cowboy. Old coot. Legend. Kris Kristofferson has worn a lot of … Continue reading
Lewis MacDougall Faces Down a Monster by Jay S. Jacobs It’s quite an impressive and scary achievement, a twelve-year-old boy, appearing in only his second film, gets the starring role. His character is the main thrust of the movie, and on screen almost the entirety of the film. It is based on a critically acclaimed … Continue reading
Liam Neeson A Master Calls by Jay S. Jacobs In casting the title character of the film A Monster Calls, a forty-foot tall behemoth made of trees and earth who helps a small child come to cope with the impending death of his mother, you just can’t have the normal casting call. The actor must … Continue reading
Louis CK and Kevin Hart Are Animated in The Secret Life of Pets by Brad Balfour Comedians Louis CK and Kevin Hart make for formidable presences, especially through their voices – which really makes the animated feature The Secret Life of Pets a rollicking comedy and the raucous charmer of the past summer. Now it is getting its … Continue reading
Eric Millegan Going Back to Bones by Jay S. Jacobs Let’s paint a mental picture, shall we? You are a young actor. You have your first role on a popular TV series and your character has become a fan favorite. After a few years in the role, the producers of the show call you up … Continue reading
The Nickelodeon Halo Awards – Pier 36 – New York, NY – November 11, 2016 I can see your Halo, Halo, Halo. We don’t want to give too much away but it is safe to say that the Nickelodeon Halo Awards, airing November 27th, is an awards show you do not want to miss. Hosted … Continue reading
John O’Hurley & David Frei Best in Show by Jay S. Jacobs For fifteen years, they have been the faces of dog shows. Well, the non-furry faces, and sadly, arguably the ones that most people don’t go “awwww” over. In a sea of adorable canine action, actor John O’Hurley (Mr. Peterman from Seinfeld!) and long-time … Continue reading
Dermot Mulroney A Pure Genius Rocks Out with Cranky George by Jay S. Jacobs We think we know Dermot Mulroney, after decades of watching him in classic movies like My Best Friends Wedding, Young Guns, About Schmidt and The Grey. However, despite the fact that he has been so visible in films and on TV, … Continue reading
William Shatner & Terry Bradshaw It’s Never Too Late by Jay S. Jacobs Better Late Than Never has one of the crazier television premises to come along in a while. Take four pop culture living legends – two from television and two from athletics: William Shatner, a/k/a Captain Kirk of Star Trek, Henry Winkler better … Continue reading
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